English Expression · Intermediate
heavy hand
The act of exercising power, rules, or discipline in an overly strict, domineering, or tyrannical way
Pronunciation: say heavy hand
Meaning
The act of exercising power, rules, or discipline in an overly strict, domineering, or tyrannical way.
Example
ruling with a heavy hand
ruling with a heavy hand
Practice tips
- Practice heavy hand out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.